Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Colchicum autumnale
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Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
taraw palm
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Taraw palme
In French
colchique d'automne
Taraw palm
In Spanish
cólquico
Taraw palma
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Taraw palma
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Corypheae
Properties of Autumn Crocus and Serdang
Wondering what are the properties of Autumn Crocus and Serdang? We provide you with everything About Autumn Crocus and Serdang. Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns and Serdang doesn't have thorns. Also Autumn Crocus does not have fragrant flowers. Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly and Serdang has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic if not prepared properly. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Autumn Crocus and Serdang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Serdang
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Serdang season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Serdang Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Serdang are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Serdang
Care of Autumn Crocus and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.